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Hi I saw dr.Sam Rizk for consultation almost a...

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KK Lucky Lucky
WORTH IT$15
Hi I saw dr.Sam Rizk for consultation almost a month ago (April) for rhynoplasty which I was dreaming to get done since 7 th grade :)) I was called bunch of names , crocodile face or my family members called me potato nose , yeh it's kind of round but till this day it annoys me deep down :Dr.Sam was very polite but not your average American happy person, no smile at all :)) I was reading reviews here and was afraid that he wouldn't let me talk but the opposite . I was quite nervous but I explained my issues that I wanted nose to be narrowed and the tip reshaped etc . He listened patiently then he explained that they are certain limitations and I will not get small skinu nose, asked me if I wanted little tiny bump removed from my profile -I never noticed it before . He told me that I will need septoplsty for sure if we narrow nose ( cause I have slite deviation) . Which other dr told me before too. He's only fee ( without facility and anesthesia) is 15 k . I send my CT results week ago to the office. I'm still waiting for them to call me - hope my insurance will cover my septoplsty ( fingers crossed) . Overall I would say I wanted to see some comp imaging or anything done to have clear understanding exactly how will my nose look like to just ne sure that we are on the same page with the dr!!! My husband on the other hand was very pleased with him ( he said he's strait forward and honest without to much talk bla bla bla )

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Sam Rizk, MD

Sam Rizk, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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May 7, 2014
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Have you scheduled your surgery with Dr. Rizk, or are you going on other consultations first?
May 8, 2014
is your profile picture you? if so, leave your beauty be! Your nose looks ideal from this profile picture!
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May 8, 2014
Thank you , yes it's me :)
May 8, 2014
OK, I have to comment! You are beautiful and your nose is perfect and fits your face like a fine diamond to a perfect setting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do NOT , I repeat do NOT mess with God's work!!!!!! I have had rhinoplasty myself. Have you seen Bruce Jenner and Kris Kardashian lately? They too played w/ perfection.........as you age, this is gonna be bad!!!!! Cartilidge collapse, etc and they had the best doctors $ can buy. Think about this-Your family called you names at a pivotal time when you were growing - you may have been an ugly duckling, though I doubt it, but you are now a SWAN of majestic magnitude!! I had my husband look at your picture (which we enlarged) and he was blown over by your beauty, your smile, your high cheekbones AND yes, your nose!!!!!!! Know this, I am NOT opposed to plastic surgery: I have had rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty revision (my nose was broken 2 times and was "twisted"), fillers, botox, upper and lower blepharoplasty, dental veneers and liposuction! God has blessed you! Do not mess with perfection! Those comments made to you when younger somehow seeped into your subconscious and I gotta tell you, what YOU see in the mirror is different from what others see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guarantee it! I had a friend w/ a perfect nose who saw 10 plastic surgeons who told her to "go home". Of course, she went to #11 who said, yeah, you need major work! Fortunately, she was later diagnosed w/ facial dysmorphic disorder, sought help and realized we (who told her DO NOTHING) were right. I am so glad she heeded not our advice. Additionally, think about the nature of the people who insulted you. Were they themselves, insecure, jealous (my guess) or mean perhaps?! Family members are particularly nasty if you come from a dysfunctional family....and 99.9% are!!! Women can be cruel and it stems from their own insecurities and jealousy! Don't "buy the lie". Someone else as beautiful as you sent a post about her nasty nose and 1 doctor commented that gals who desire perfection who are beautiful (LIKE YOU) who walk into his office, he shows them a People Magazine and asks them to pick the 3 most beautiful women in their opinion. He takes EACH woman and points out 5 physical imperfections that on each one. He says whatever woman they pick, he can find them and then he says, GO home and be at peace. And mind you, these are airbrushed pics. There is a plastic surgeon in Charlotte and his cover picture model has a very lopsided nose, one nostril is higher than the other and one side is wider than the other and he is double board certied and THAT is the picture he chose-intentionally perhaps?! You do not have her imperfections and she is his cover model - and strikingly beautiful I may add. # years ago, I went into a plastic surgeon's office for a consult (who found a lot wrong w/ me in other areas) but when I asked him about some of my obvious nasal asymmetries-which he did see too, even he said DO NOTHING! I later heard the office gal tell him how beautiful she thought I was (whilst I thought differently). You can do whatever you like, but I do believe I was meant to see your post and that you chose a picture of your own face for your ID for a REASON and I was compelled to ask you for a reason! There are NO coincidences in this world! BE WELL! I have had 2 rhino-septopasties-they are NOT fun, the anesthesia is terrible and the $$$$ - I had the nose of Jimmy Durante that had a side bump and tip so long it touched my upper lip. If I had to do it again, despite this description, maybe I would not have. My ethnicity and uniqueness are gone! Remember, people will always be cruel-we live in a fallen world! I also see you live in NY/NJ based on your choice of doctor. Ant doctor in Miami, LA or NY is gonna tell even Tyra Banks they need surgery. Keep HIS motives in mind too. I am not a hatr on him-I don't know him. Just sayin............ My email is yubyub2012@yahoo.com if you wanna email me. Keep the 15K + for other things...............Love and Peace!
May 8, 2014
Regarding my friend w/ the 10 consults, meant to say we were happy she heeded (ignore the word not) our advice and more importantly, the advice of the 10 other surgeons who told her she was beautiful! Also, 90% of people have some deviation in their septum, unless you can't breathe properly, leave this be as it involves restructuring and removing cartilage. She my doctor (Deidra Blanks of Wimington, NC) your pix or come on vacation there-see is not $ motivated and ask her what she thinks!
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May 8, 2014
Thank you :D
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May 8, 2014
Thank you for your letter and I'm very sorry to hear about your experience :( my husband had a surgery (septoplsty) his nose was broken couple of times (boxing) so he had to do it , one side was completely blocked , he couldn't breath. Seeing his recovery prosess I do get scared I m not gonna lie :)) but I bedded my sinuses drained - was putting it off, one side is deviated ( local ENT dr told me before (not plastic surgeon) . The comments from fam members were jokey kind not rude. I do apriciate your massage and your kind heart . Thank you
May 8, 2014
well, the offer still stands to visit Wilmington for a vacation and see Dr. Blanks, if not just for a second opinion. You can find her also on youtube. I believe she is board certified in facial and ent. I have no , absolutely no financial gain in this. Her consults are free and she does not know I am writing to you. I do not sprend a lot of time on this site so I feel thee was a reason I found YOUR post..... Wilmington, Bald Head Isle, Wrightsville Beach-check it out. I worked in NYC and lived in Hoboken, came here on vacation and never left! PS I find it interesting that your doctor pointed out you have a small bump in your nose that YOU were not even aware of). Please get more opinions and carefully consider...I could spend all day counseling others on this site whose before and after pix look identical from every angle or those who are contemplating unnecessary procedures-but for some reason the computer led me to YOU! Be well!!!!!!
May 10, 2014
Hi KK, I sent you a PM :)
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May 10, 2014
Yes I saw it thank you for the email . Apriciate it :)
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How to choose the Day for your surgery:)

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Ok electing day of surgery or other medical prosidures ?
I thought it would be easy , just check your scedule ( if you're working) and the person who will be driving / taking care of you , right?
Nuh! My mom told me to check the moon/ astrology ??!!! I though wats that all about :)))
So I did a research ---Moon void of course , mercury and mars retrograde and that if the planet represents the part of the body your not suppose to operate on that part of the body and so on and so on ,never heard about it before :&
Wanted to share with you girls and gents :) good luck to all of you with your upcoming procedures or recoveries :) Love K.K. ( my initials are really kK , I know -lame :P
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SRongly Favorable
The week before the New Moon. Do this, and you are halfway there.
Waning Moon, at least 5 days past full is best.
Trines and sextiles from transiting Mars. Mars trine or sextile the Sun, Moon, Ascendant, Saturn, or Pluto is especially good. But any “kiss” (favorable transit) from Mars is good and supports a positive outcome. Remember we are concerned with transits to the patient’s birth chart and to other transiting planets in the sky. So if, for example, transiting Mars is trine the patient’s Sun but square transiting Saturn, look for another day.
Trines and sextiles to and from Mercury. Mercury governs the information, details, logistics, and minute procedures of the operation.
Mercury or Mars conjunct Jupiter. Mercury or Mars conjunct or opposite Venus, Jupiter or each other may work if there is support from other planets or the Moon. But not if there’s a planet or the Moon squaring it. Mars conjunct Mars is good. Avoid Mars opposite Mars.
Favorable transits from outer planets (Jupiter-Pluto) to patient’s natal chart
Favorable transits from the Moon to other transiting planets, especially Sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. Venus isn’t that important unless it’s a cosmetic procedure.
Nice if you can get it
Moon in a fixed sign— Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
The Moon’s final aspect before going void of course being favorable
(for cosmetic procedures) Venus in Taurus, Cancer, Libra, or Pisces
Strongly unfavorable
Avoid surgery within 3-5 days of the full Moon. Avoid the waxing Moon. Just a few days after the new Moon is ok, but the closer to full, the more potential for problems.
Mars squares. Mars under stress signals hasty action, accidents, pain, inflammation, bleeding, arguments, anger, fighting. Basically all the stuff you don’t want around you when you’re having surgery. I do not recommend surgery when there is a square from transiting Mars or to natal Mars. (Venus square Mars could go under “avoid if you can”, if it’s not a cosmetic surgery, if there’s no other trouble around it, and if there is something good or very good to offset it.)
Mars conjunct or opposite Sun, Moon, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. Mars conjunct or opposite Mercury or Venus may work if there is support from other planets or the Moon. If there’s another squaring planet, probably not.
Mercury or Sun square or opposite Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Mars retrograde
Mercury retrograde
Unfavorable transits from the Moon to to other transiting planets, especially Sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. Venus isn’t that important unless it’s a cosmetic procedure.
Unfavorable transits to the planet that rules the part of the body undergoing surgery. Moon for stomach and breasts, Mercury for lungs and hands, Jupiter for liver, Sun for the heart, etc.
Avoid if you can
Moon in the sign that rules the part of the body being operated on. (Every sign corresponds to a part of the body. For example Aries is associated with the head. Therefore, Moon in Aries is not the time to operate on the ears, jaw, brain, eyes, head, or face.)
Moon void of course
Moon in the sign opposite your Sun sign
Mars in the sign opposite your Mars sign
Moon in a mutable sign— Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Unfavorable transits from outer planets to patient’s natal chart.
The Moon’s final aspect before going void of course being unfavorable
(for cosmetic procedures) Venus in Aries, Virgo, or Scorpio

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February 3, 2015
Can you help me find mine? This is deathly confusing.
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February 3, 2015
I know , you have to be an astrologist to figure it out exactly possibly good day . There are some web sites that offer some help around 50-75$ they will give you dates . But in my opinion the most important is the moon and cycles , google moon void of course dates in February and see that your surgery date should not be when the moon is void . I had no idea about this stuff either just learn here and there . Do you have specific date in mind?
February 10, 2015
Yes I did. March 9. But I think Venus is in Aries then? I'm trying to get this done in March if possible. Thanks for your help.
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February 20, 2015
Did you google the moon in voc in March ? For every time zone it's different I don't know where you live . Here is a really good site I got a lot info from here and she is a professional and will help you better than me . She send me some days ( options) there is a fee but it's small price to pay for the best result possible that we all want to achieve :) good luck http://www.mollysastrology.com/astrology-tutorials/how-to-select-a-surgery-date
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My future Nose

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KK Lucky Lucky
This is how I see my nose will look like soon !!!!!

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May 24, 2014
Do you have any before photos? And 15,000 dollars that is a lot of money for a nose job isn't it? Why is that? I can rate I had self esteem issues and want a nose job badly since I was 15. I feel like my nose is getting worse as times goes on so I contour it. I am trying to find the best doctor yet a reasonable one.
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May 24, 2014
Haha I had before pic , just changed it today for new visionary board pics , my nose is with wide bridge and bulbous tip , yours is much better your bridge is thin . 15k is just for rhynoplasty and for the anesthesia and facility it's additional 3500$ I'm getting septoplasty too( partially covered by insurance)
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May 24, 2014
Why is it 15,000 $ though? Don't they range from 5-10 grand? May I ask where you are going for the procedure? I understand your family has hurt you but I'm 100% positive it is because they feel bad about themselves. Usually people say negative things to the ones closest to them because they know they can't ever loose them since you are family and are related by blood. I've been through it. Best of luck sweety.
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May 24, 2014
Thank you:) to you too . Price is different from dr to dr . I really don't know based on what criteria they do the pricing :)))
May 24, 2014
is that Shorena Begashvili in those pictures? she has a nice nose
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May 24, 2014
I saw pics at my friends FB page had no idea who she was, yes she has nice nose :)
June 15, 2014
yes she is Shorena
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June 15, 2014
Is this her natural nose?
June 16, 2014
no she did operation. she has the most beautiful nose i have ever seen
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May 25, 2014
Good luck.
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May 25, 2014
Thank you . I wish all the good luck in your journey too.